PM Lee Hsien Loong served as the third Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024.
To commemorate the transition of Singapore's Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong to DPM Lawrence Wong, here are some of the best quotes from PM Lee during his time in office.
• Everyone has his place and all is equal. Treated fairly. Equal standings, rights and status.
• The world is rich in diversity, and no one possesses exclusive rights to virtue or wisdom.
• For true national representation, there must be a diversity of multi-racial representation.
• Being a small country next to a larger neighbour is never easy.
• Competition for influence is always there, yet there are also opportunities for cooperation.
• As our forefathers saved and invested to create the world we enjoy today, we too must plant trees for future generations to enjoy the shade.
• No nation can exist alone or be a world unto itself, regardless of its size.
• Governing China, a big and intricate nation, is not easy. However, with courage and solidarity, China will undoubtedly overcome obstacles and progress forward.
• You require people with different viewpoints, whose perspectives you respect, with whom you can engage in constructive disagreements, and collaborate on generating new ideas or refining existing ones.
• You must understand how it appears not only from the perspective of policymakers but also from the standpoint of those directly affected by your policies.
• In politics, it's essential to have people of integrity, competence, and dedication holding public office. While not guaranteed, this remains the ideal we strive to achieve.
• China attracts significant attention globally, given its size and influence. As a successful and expanding nation, it seeks to extend its influence, attracting the interest of countries across Asia eager to foster friendly relations and reap the benefits of China's progress.
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